Under tank heaters

[JBear]

I house my trio of Tinc metamorphs in a ten gal. We are heading into winter soon, and I want to make sure temps stay as constant as possible. How good do undertank heaters work at regulating temps? I would rather warm the tank that way as oppossed to a red bulb, etc. Being that the Tincs are diurnal, there is no need for an illuminated night time view. Thanks!

JBear

[bshmerlie]

I have an under the tank heat mat mounted on one side of the tank. Mine is on a thermostat so it only comes on when the temp drops too low.

[bshmerlie]

Clarification: mine is mounted on the side of the tank not under the tank.

[Alpha Pro Breeders]

Most tanks don't need any additional heat source, room temperatures are normally fine. Low 70's during the day (lights usually add a few degrees) and mid to upper 60's at night are fine. If your getting cooler than these temps a under tank heater with thermostat should work fine.

Alpha Pro Breeders